The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled Rauf Aregbesola, former Minister of Interior and two-term Governor of Osun State, over accusations of anti-party activities......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
Aregbesola was alleged to have created internal divisions within the party through his faction, The Osun Progressives (TOP), which has now been rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus. The group was reportedly instrumental in the APC’s defeat in the 2022 Osun State governorship election.
In a significant move, the Omoluabi Caucus, under Aregbesola’s leadership, announced its decision to exit the APC during a meeting on Sunday. According to the caucus, their departure was prompted by what they described as the party’s declining popularity in Osun State.
A letter obtained by platinumpost from the APC leadership, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You”, formally communicated Aregbesola’s expulsion, finding him guilty of working against the party’s interests.
“At the end of the investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) considered the report of the Disciplinary Committee.
“Having carefully considered the findings and recommendations of the Committee, SEC has resolved to accept the recommendation of your immediate expulsion from the All Progressives Congress, APC.
“The decision was predicated on the clear evidence of your actions, which undermined the unity and integrity of the Party in violation of the provisions of Article 21 of the APC Constitution guiding the conduct and discipline of members.
“As a result, with the approval of your expulsion, you cease to be a member of APC. Consequently, you are not to hold yourself out as a member or act in any capacity on behalf of the Party in any manner whatsoever.”
APC acknowledged Aregbesola’s past contributions to the party urging him to comply with his expulsion from the party.